Shoe bag



March 21, 1939.

c. M. DALEBROOK SHOE BAG Filed J n. 31. 1938 Patented Mar. 21, 1939 PATENT OFFICE SHOE BAG Charles M. Dalebrook,

Chicago, 111., assignor to Carry-Pack Corporation, Chicago, 111., a corporation of Illinois Application January 31, 1938, Serial No. 187,795

6 Claims.

This invention relates to a receptacle for shoes or the like and has special reference to a device for conveniently and quickly packaging a pair of bulky objects or objects of nonuniform external contour such as shoes.

More particularly, this invention relates to a receptacle for shoes or the like comprising an elongated paper cover sheet with a pair of preformed paper pockets fixedly secured thereto in a longitudinally spaced relation, each of the pock-' ets having fiat opposed side walls united with at least one plicated end wall so as to lie substantially flat on the cover sheet in an unused condition and to receive the shoesin a side-by-side relation when the cover sheet is folded at the spaced portion between the pockets.

It is customary practice at the present time in shoe stores and the like to wrap shoes rather than to package them in boxes as has heretofore been done. Because of the cumbersome and irregular outline of the shoes it is quite difficult to make a nice appearing package with ordinary wrapping paper. Besides the somewhat unsightliness of the package it is inconvenient and takes a substantial amount of a clerks time to wrap the package securely and aside from this the shoes or other articles are liable to become scuffed.

The present invention contemplates the provision of a paper receptacle to take the place of the wrapping paper and perform the same services as the usual cardboard box both from the standpoint of appearance and economy in time and convenience of packaging. The shoes are not bound together tightly and preferably the paper bag has an inner lining of some soft material so that even the finish of the shoe is preserved. As a matter of fact, all of the features of a box are afforded and, in addition, greater economy in,

packaging.

It is contemplated that the receptacles of this invention, when stored, may occupy a minimum amount of space. As a matter of fact, the amount of space required is not much greater than that of ordinary wrapping paper and substantially less than the usual preformed boxes heretofore employed for shoes. When in a condition of use the receptacle is formed into a box-like shape without necessitating any further operation than the insertion of the shoes into the receptacle and folding the cover sheet to position the shoes in a side-by-side relation. As a matter of fact this is even a saving of time over the packaging of a box since ordinarily a wrapper is tied about the box.

One of the objects of this invention is to provide a receptacle for shoes or the like of the character indicated above which will occupy a minimum amount of space when not in use and which, when in a condition of normal use, will have the appearance and function of the usual box.

It is also an object of this invention to provide a receptacle for shoes and the like as hereinabove described which is economical from the standpoint of time in packaging and in cost of production.

Other objects and advantages of this invention will hereinafter be more particularly pointed out and for a more complete understanding of the characteristic features of this invention, reference may now be had to the following description when taken together with the accompanying drawing, in which latter:

Figure 1 is a plan View of the receptacle incorporating the features of this invention, the receptacle being shown in an unfolded condition of disuse;

Fig. 2 is a side elevational view of Fig. 1 showing the pockets in an extended condition in dotted lines;

Fig. 3 is an end elevational view of Fig. 1 showing the pockets in an extended condition in dotted lines;

Fig. 4 is a longitudinal elevational view showing the receptacle in a folded condition for use;

Fig. 5 is a view similar to Fig. l of a modified form of construction incorporating the features of this invention;

Fig. 6 is an end elevational view of Fig. 5 showing the receptacle in a normal condition of disuse; and

Fig. '7 is a view similar to Fig. 6 showing, however, the receptacle in a folded condition of use with the pockets thereof extended.

Referring now to the drawing, and more par-' ticularly to Figs. 1 to 4, inclusive, thereof, the receptacle of this invention comprises an elongated cover sheet Ill formed preferably of a manila or other strong and heavy paper and longitudinally foldable over a central transverse portion bounded by the dotted lines II. The cover sheet ID has an integral extension I 2 foldable on the dotted line l3 extending transversely thereof.

A pair of preformed paper pockets I l and I5 preferably formed of a relatively heavy paper are disposed on opposite sides of the foldable portion of the cover sheet ill. The pockets are preferably glued, clipped, or otherwise fixedly secured to the cover sheet, each of the pockets having fiat opposed sides It and I1 united with opposed plicated end walls l8 and IS. The plicated end walls permit the pockets to lie substantially flat on the cover sheet when the receptacle is in an unused condition so that when the receptacles are stored a minimum space is required for storage. The pockets I 4 and I5 are arranged in a staggered relation so as to receive the shoes or the like in a side-by-side relation when the cover sheet is folded as shown more particularly in Fig. 4. The spaced relation of the folded portions of the cover sheet do not exceed the width of one only of the plicated end walls of the pockets in an extended condition.

In order to prevent the finish of the shoes from becoming marred, it is preferable to provide a lining 20 of soft material on the inside of each of the pockets, the lining preferably being glued or otherwise fixedly secured to the inner walls thereof. The material, being soft, will readily acquire the shape of the pocket when extended for use or when folded into a condition of disuse. The shoes resting in a side-by-side relation will not become scuffed since they do not contact with each other and, as above stated, the provision of a lining even preserves the finish of the shoes during transportation or other handling.

When the shoes are to be packaged, each shoe is merely inserted into one of the pockets, the cover sheet folded and the flap I2 is folded over the ends of the pockets, with a tie 2| wound about a disc 22 to retain a folded condition. It is, of course, to be understood that a flap is not essential and that other means of securing the folded relation of the cover sheet may be employed. For

example, the adjacent side edges as well as the flap l2 may be clipped or otherwise securedtogether. Each open end of a pocket lies adjacent a longitudinal end of the cover sheet although, of course, this condition may be effectively reversed with the foldable portion acting to close the ends of the pockets instead of the flap. Also, as is shown in the drawing, the bottom of the pockets may be plicated in one of several different manners as in the usual paper bag construction and a handle may be afilxed to either end portion of the folded package.

Referring now more particularly to Figs. 5 to '7, inclusive of the drawing, the receptacle incorporating the features of this invention is shown as comprising an elongated cover sheet 23 foldable over a central transverse portion 24 and having an extending end 25 for forming a flap which is foldable on the dotted line 26. The cover sheet may be formed of a manila or other heavy or strong paper or material of like strength and inexpensive characteristics.

A pair'of preformed pockets 21 and 28 preferably of manila or a like relatively heavy paper are fixedly secured to the cover sheet 23 by means of adhesive, clips, or the like, on directly opposite sides of the foldable portion 24 of the cover sheet. Each of the pockets 2'! and 28 have fiat opposed side walls 29 and 30 united with one plicated end wall 3| and plicated bottoms 33 and 34, respectively, so as to lie substantially flat on the cover sheet 23 when the receptacle is in an unused condition. The plicated end walls of the two bags are disposed along opposite'edges of the cover sheet so that when the coversheet is folded the shoes may lie in a side-by-side relation and the spaced relation of the folded cover sheet does not exceed the width of one only of the plicated end walls of the pockets in an extended condition. 7

Each of the pockets is also provided with a lining 32 of a soft material so as to prevent marring of the finish of the shoes. The pockets, having merely a single plicated end wall, will assume a substantially triangular cross-section when in use, the shoes occupying a side-by-side relation owing to the substantial length of the hypotenuse of the triangle, the hypotenuses being in engagement throughout their length.

When it is desired to package a pair of shoes or similar articles, the open 'ends of the pockets extending in opposite directions receive the shoes in their widest portion provided by the plicated end 'walls whereafter the cover sheet is folded so that the shoes occupy a substantially side-byside relation. The cover may be folded over the end openings of the pockets and secured in any suitable manner with preferably a handle or like carrying member being secured to either end of the folded receptacle.

While but two embodiments of this invention are herein shown and described, it is to be understood that various modifications thereof may be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of this invention and, therefore, the same is only to be limited by the scope of the prior art and the appended claims.

I claim:

1. A receptacle for shoes, or the like, comprising an elongated paper cover sheet, and a pair of preformed paper pockets fixedly secured to said cover sheet, each of said pockets having fiat opposed side walls united with at least one plicated end wall so as to lie substantially flat on said cover sheet in an unused condition, said pockets being spaced longitudinally of the'cover sheet not exceeding the width of one only of said plicated end walls of said pockets in an extended condition, and said cover sheet being foldable at said spaced portion in order that said pockets may hold said shoes in a sideby-side relation.

2. A receptacle for shoes, or the like, comprising an elongated paper cover sheet, and a pair of preformed paper pockets fixedly secured to said cover sheet, each of said pockets having fiat opposed'sid'e walls united with opposed plicated end walls so as to lie substantially flat on said'cover sheet in an unused condition, said pockets being spaced longitudinally of the cover sheet in a staggered relation, the space not exceeding thewidth of one only of said plicated end walls of said pockets in an extended condition, and said cover sheet being foldable at said spaced portion in order that said pockets may hold said shoes in a side-by-side relation.

3. A receptacle for shoes, or the like, compris ing an elongated pap-er cover sheet, and a pair of preformed paper pockets fixedly secured to said cover sheet, each of said pockets having flat opposed side wallsunited' with one plicated end wall to form a substantially triangularcross-section in use and to lie substantially flat on said cover sheet in an unused condition, said pockets being spaced longitudinally of the cover sheet and being directly opposed, the space not exceeding the width of one only of said plicated end walls of said pockets in an extended condition, and said cover sheet being foldable at said spaced portion with the walls on the hypotenuses of the triangles meeting in order that said pockets may hold said shoes in a side-by-side relation.

4. A receptacle for shoes, or the like, comprising an elongated paper cover sheet, and a pair of preformed paper pockets fixedly secured to said cover sheet, each of said pockets having fiat opposed side walls united with at least one plicated end wall and a plicated bottom so as to lie substantially flat on said cover sheet in an unused condition, said pockets being spaced longitudinally of the cover sheet not exceeding the width of one only of said plicated end walls of said pockets in an extended condition, and said cover sheet being foldable at said spaced portion in order that said pockets may hold said shoes in a side-by-side relation.

5. A receptacle for shoes, or the like, comprising an elongated paper cover sheet with an extension on one end forming a flap, and a pair of preformed paper pockets fixedly secured to said cover sheet, each of said pockets having flat opposed side walls united with at least one plicated end wall so as to lie substantially flat on said cover sheet in an unused condition, said pockets being spaced longitudinally of the cover sheet not exceeding the width of one only of said plicated end walls of said pockets in an extended condition, and said cover sheet being foldable at said spaced portion in order that said pockets may hold said shoes in a side-by-side relation.

6. A receptacle for shoes, or the like, comprising an elongated paper cover sheet with an integral extension on one end forming a flap, a pair of preformed paper pockets fixedly secured to said cover sheet, and a lining of soft material fixed to the inside of each of said pockets to prevent scufling of the shoes, each of said pockets having flat opposed side walls united with at least one plicated end wall so as to lie substantially flat on said cover sheet in an unused condition, said pockets being spaced longitudinally of the cover sheet not exceeding the width of one only of said plicated end walls of said pockets in an extended condition, and said cover sheet being foldable at said spaced portion in order that said pockets may hold said shoes in a side-'by-side relation.

CHARLES M. DALEBROOK. 

